Travelling to India and Kenya: Victoria’s latest adventure

You have returned from incredible looking travels, can you tell us where you went first? I went to Delhi first, working with the artisans and NGO (SEWA) for the first 5 days, and then on to Jaipur to work with artisans on hand block...............

La Galeria Elefante in Monsoon

Always humbled by collaborations with well known brands, I was thrilled to be asked to contribute to the Brands Bazaar section for Monsoon and of course said yes instantly!  Monsoon is a British brand with an eye for true beauty, colourful prints, fabrics or...............

The LOVE interview with Victoria Durrer-Gasse

LOVE means many things to many people, what does love mean to you?  Love – it’s important to learn to love yourself and learn to forgive yourself for past mistakes. Being present in the now. Being kind and compassionate – reading in between the...............

John Lewis x La Galeria Elefante Capsule Collection Autumn / Winter 2022 / 2023

Joy is the simplest form of gratitude. I am both joyful and extremely grateful that John Lewis have chosen to collaborate with us once again to produce our 1st autumn / winter collection following many successful summer collections. The prints for the collection are...............

John Lewis x La Galeria Elefante Capsule Collection Summer 2022

I could not be happier with our 3rd summer collection in collaboration with John Lewis. Working relationships are sacred and I am forever grateful to be working with such wonderful brands! The 2022 collection features floaty boho maxi & midi dresses, this year with...............

Boutique Hotel Can Talaias

We recently had the great pleasure of styling our latest collection of fashion and homeware at the rural boutique hotel hideaway, Can Talaias. With its beautiful interior and stunning views, it was the perfect setting for our photoshoot, made even more fun by our...............

Artisanal Artistry

Artisanal Artistry Decoupage. Handmade by artisan sisters in the UK, our collection of decoupage pieces is always a conversation starter. For those of you who aren’t familiar with decoupage, it’s a decorative art dating back to the 12th century. A picture is meticulously cut...............

Designed by Victoria in the Hills of Ibiza

For as long as I can remember I have been a huge fan of crafts and handmade pieces always put a smile on my face. I love the home-made, handspun feel, especially when you can see the story the piece is telling. The best...............

John Lewis x La Galeria Elefante Capsule Collection

The whirlwind world of fashion is as exhilarating as it is absolutely exhausting, but I wouldn’t have it any other way! Humbled by the success of our first collaboration, I was over the moon to be asked to create a new dress collection for John Lewis...............

Ikat Weaving

My fascination with textiles began at quite a young age and has escalated into full blown LOVE. Beautiful prints, patterns and weavings always catch my eye but investigating the intricacies of how these patterns on woven textiles are made has really become a passion................

Kantha Stitch Embroidery

Intricate embroidery, colourful stitching, detailed needlework and craftsmanship passed down through generations have always been fascinating to me. Although not a seamstress myself, my enthusiasm for design comes greatly from my grandmother who had a wonderful eye for the exquisite. Ardently supporting the makers of...............

Hand Block Printing

Hand block printing is a favourite craft of mine. Many of you may have seen some of the final results of this method on beautiful clothing, but have you ever stopped to think how these prints are brought to life? Hand block printing is...............

Elly Admiration

Sadly, these gentle, playful giants are in danger. There are a number of wonderful charities that research and monitor elephant behavior and work to protect elephant communities from ivory poachers and traffickers, while promoting human-elephant coexistence and spreading awareness around the globe. At La...............

Victoria’s August Favourites

Inspired by nature, crystal clear waters and bright blue skies, the constant chirping of cicadas and birdsong always makes me smile. Enjoying dancing on my own and singing out loud at home, I wanted to share some of my August favourites with you. The...............

My Ibiza-Life in Lockdown

Home. Such a different place for us all now, as we learn to adapt and manage our lives in this temporary lockdown, wherever we are. Without any social life or other places to go, our homes have literally become our everything. The space where...............

Victoria Made With Love & Laughter – The Label

A colourful world of limited editions & unique pieces. Collections using hand block printing, silk screening, stitching & embroidery by Victoria Made With Love & Laughter...............

Atzaró – Ibiza fashion show 2019

It’s always a pleasure to be invited to take part in the yearly Atzaró Ibiza Fashion Show. As one of Ibiza’s adored five-star country hotel and spas, Atzaró is the ideal location for a fashion show of this calibre and this year, for their...............

Meet Victoria Durrer Gasse the Elly founder & curator

My very first visit to Ibiza was with my mother in 1970 and I of course fell hopelessly in love with the island way back then, spending every summer here thereafter. The scent of the pine forests, the sea, the sunsets, the relaxed vibe,...............

La Galeria Elefante Collaborations & Pop-Ups

La Galeria Elefante Collaborations with talented friends & partners everywhere As well as our main treasure trove in Santa Gertrudis, we also work with a number of our favourite people at locations we love! If you are not able to pop in and see...............

Women Empowering Women

In an attempt to aid the ongoing struggle to address poverty and injustice in the workforce in developing countries, we work closely with a number of different NGOs around the world and are always happy to be introduced to new ones. Victoria’s sourcing trips...............

Working With NGOs & Small Businesses

Elly and Ethical trading Made from the heart. Working alongside NGOs enables us to support women workers and their communities around the world. We support Ethical trading in South Africa & Indonesia, orphanages in Nepal and a number of NGOs in India. Giving back...............

A Peek Into The Life Of Hjordis Fogelberg-Ibiza Guide

Dear Hjordis (Ibiza guide), Thank you for allowing us to interview you about your Ibiza guide books and we look forward to supporting you in all your future endeavors, Love, The Elly Herd An inquisitive mind is a happy mind and we love to...............